LarryJacobson
04-24-2003, 02:31 PM
First, sorry for the lengthy post...
I wanted to post a few photos and a progress report on building of Sea Cell, our 24’ Electric Launch and to thank everyone for their generous assistance, and suggestions.
Recap: Boat is Selway Fisher designed, 24’ X 6’8"., cold molded, 3/4" northern white cedar strip planked, two diagonal 1/8" layers of Spanish Cedar veneer.
I posted photos several month ago when requesting suggestions for moving the strongback. As usual I received excellent ideas which resulted in purchasing six- 5" casters. I only wish I had installed them earlier. The casters help to make the most out of the limited space of my gar…I mean workshop.
Photo 1- Hull of the Rising Sun
http://vintageboatphotos.hypermart.net/SeaCell/instern5.jpg
This shows the inside view towards the stern with most of the molds removed. Removing the molds allowed some initial sanding and cleanup prior to turning her over.
Photo 2- Raised Hull
http://vintageboatphotos.hypermart.net/SeaCell/Before.jpg
Since I will need to work on the inside of the hull, finalize the sheer, add frames, beamshelf, bilge runners, etc. before I can glass, and add the keel and stem, I will need to turn the hull over again. So I wanted to build something that would make turning a little easier the next time. Yes, I realize that most of this work could have been accomplished while the molds were being erected so that the hull would not have to be turned more than once.
Photo 3- A half turn
http://vintageboatphotos.hypermart.net/SeaCell/partway2.jpg
I had incorrectly assumed that once lifted the hull would easily rotate within its slings- LOL! So, first, removed the strongback. Since I didn’t have old mattresses or tires, I used an inflatable AERO bed to leverage the hull so that it allowed the weight of the hull to turn itself over. Piece of cake-nearly.
Photo 4- Why does the hull look upside down?
http://vintageboatphotos.hypermart.net/SeaCell/After.jpg
Once the hull was upright, we attached a cradle to the strongback, lowered the hull and rolled her back into the workshop.
Lessons learned…
Cradle was build 8" higher than it needs to be, but it looked good on paper- so will cut down. Inner stem was left too long so it had to be cut back fit in the shop. The entire process took two very long days with the assistance of a VERY understanding spouse. It will go faster next time but wouldn’t want to do this every weekend.
Reaching this milestone would not have happened without the help of the forumites- many thanks- Larry
I wanted to post a few photos and a progress report on building of Sea Cell, our 24’ Electric Launch and to thank everyone for their generous assistance, and suggestions.
Recap: Boat is Selway Fisher designed, 24’ X 6’8"., cold molded, 3/4" northern white cedar strip planked, two diagonal 1/8" layers of Spanish Cedar veneer.
I posted photos several month ago when requesting suggestions for moving the strongback. As usual I received excellent ideas which resulted in purchasing six- 5" casters. I only wish I had installed them earlier. The casters help to make the most out of the limited space of my gar…I mean workshop.
Photo 1- Hull of the Rising Sun
http://vintageboatphotos.hypermart.net/SeaCell/instern5.jpg
This shows the inside view towards the stern with most of the molds removed. Removing the molds allowed some initial sanding and cleanup prior to turning her over.
Photo 2- Raised Hull
http://vintageboatphotos.hypermart.net/SeaCell/Before.jpg
Since I will need to work on the inside of the hull, finalize the sheer, add frames, beamshelf, bilge runners, etc. before I can glass, and add the keel and stem, I will need to turn the hull over again. So I wanted to build something that would make turning a little easier the next time. Yes, I realize that most of this work could have been accomplished while the molds were being erected so that the hull would not have to be turned more than once.
Photo 3- A half turn
http://vintageboatphotos.hypermart.net/SeaCell/partway2.jpg
I had incorrectly assumed that once lifted the hull would easily rotate within its slings- LOL! So, first, removed the strongback. Since I didn’t have old mattresses or tires, I used an inflatable AERO bed to leverage the hull so that it allowed the weight of the hull to turn itself over. Piece of cake-nearly.
Photo 4- Why does the hull look upside down?
http://vintageboatphotos.hypermart.net/SeaCell/After.jpg
Once the hull was upright, we attached a cradle to the strongback, lowered the hull and rolled her back into the workshop.
Lessons learned…
Cradle was build 8" higher than it needs to be, but it looked good on paper- so will cut down. Inner stem was left too long so it had to be cut back fit in the shop. The entire process took two very long days with the assistance of a VERY understanding spouse. It will go faster next time but wouldn’t want to do this every weekend.
Reaching this milestone would not have happened without the help of the forumites- many thanks- Larry